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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,192.62, 462,574.95 and 182,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,192.62, 462,574.95 and 182,241.10 is: 251,497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,192.62 : 462,574.95 = 182,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,192.62/462,574.95 = 182,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,192.62x = 462,574.95 × 182,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,192.62x = 84,300,167,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,300,167,720.45/335,192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,497.68

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